Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 80,401 miles on the clock, averaging 8,678 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for FD53 LVW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 80,401 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,678 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Polo models (2002–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Engine-specific faults
Brake pad and disc wear:
Tyre wear and replacement:
Spark plug replacement:
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FD53 LVW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FD — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About FD53 LVW
What car is FD53 LVW?
FD53 LVW is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FD53 LVW?
The last recorded mileage for FD53 LVW was 80,401 miles, recorded on 11 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FD53 LVW passed its MOT?
FD53 LVW has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Oct 2014.
Is FD53 LVW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FD53 LVW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is FD53 LVW?
FD53 LVW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.